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Part of M81 to open over New Year holiday period
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/12/2023
» A section of a new motorway that will link Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district with Kanchanaburi province will be opened to motorists over the New Year holiday period, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Govt sends out alert on PM2.5 risk
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities to immediately implement preventive measures against fine particulate matter (PM2.5) now the country has entered the high-pollution risk season.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Govt pledges 100% electric public transport by end of decade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The Transport Ministry will make its entire fleet of public transport vehicles 100% electric, starting with the limousine service of the Airports of Thailand (AoT), said Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Flat-rate fares get big thumbs-up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2023
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has demanded the Transport Ministry cap the fare for the mass rapid transit system at 20 baht.
Japanese investors eye rail line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/12/2023
» Japanese investors have expressed interest in investing in Red Line electric train extension projects, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Red, Purple lines start B20 flat fare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2023
» From Friday, a 20-baht flat fare is being introduced for passengers who interchange between the Red and Purple lines using EMV contactless payment, the Transport Ministry says.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand says cancellation of flight slots 'not unusual'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday there was nothing unusual about airlines cancelling their flight slots during periods of low travel demand after a number of Chinese airlines decided to return their take-off and landing rights at the nation's main aviation gateways.
City collects 640k floats after festival
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2023
» Almost 640,000 krathongs, most of which were made from natural materials, were collected from Bangkok's waterways after Monday's Loy Krathong festival.